Jim Connelly

Jim Connelly is the USCHO Executive Editor. He has been with USCHO since 1999 and previously covered Atlantic Hockey and Hockey East. He also serves as a color analyst for Hockey East on NESN.

BRACKETOLOGY: On the NCAA tournament bubble, a sweep this coming weekend could put Arizona State back in the fold

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Welcome to Week 6 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday on March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. This past weekend, it was Massachusetts that helped its case the most. A bubble … Read more

Money lines, analysis on three NCHC matchups, a Big Ten tilt, two from Hockey East: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 15

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 14, 2025:

  • North Dakota +170 @ Denver -220; over/under 6.5
  • Arizona State -195 @ Minnesota Duluth +150; o/u 6.5
  • Omaha -210 @ Western Michigan -280; o/u 5.5
  • Minnesota -130 @ Michigan +100; o/u 6.5
  • Boston University -115 @ Providence -115; o/u 6.5
  • New Hampshire +280 @ Maine -395; o/u 5.5 (our “pizza money” game)

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BRACKETOLOGY: With Boston College, Michigan State officially in, rest of 2025 NCAA men’s hockey tournament still being fleshed out

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Welcome to Week 5 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday on March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. This past weekend was a very positive one for a team that is still … Read more

Rivals Michigan at Michigan State, Boston College vs. Boston University in Beanpot final highlight weekend slate: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 14

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 7 and 10, 2025:

  • Michigan +135 @ Michigan State -175; over/under 6.5
  • Denver -160 @ Arizona State +124; o/u 6.5
  • Colorado College +140 @ North Dakota -180; o/u 5.5
  • Maine -120 @ Providence -110; o/u 5.5
  • Boston College -220 vs. Boston University +170; o/u 6.5 (Beanpot final 2/10/25)
  • St. Cloud State +200 @ Western Michigan -270; o/u 5.5 (our “pizza money” game)

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Augustana’s Raboin discusses building a new program, early success of Vikings: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 8

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Augustana men’s hockey head coach Garrett Raboin joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger discussing challenges and successes of starting a Division I college hockey program from scratch and into its second year.

Raboin discusses the unique journey of assembling a team, the benefits brought by the transfer portal, and the impact of a strong goaltender. He also reflects on his coaching influences and experiences, including his role in two gold medal-winning World Junior teams. The conversation touches on building a program culture, the strategic fit within the CCHA, and the advantages of a smaller yet vibrant home arena. Raboin emphasizes the importance of regional and international recruitment and looks ahead to the team’s ongoing development and upcoming pivotal games.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour

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BRACKETOLOGY: Augustana, Maine, Quinnipiac help cause for 2025 NCAA tournament with strong weekends

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Welcome to Week 4 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday, March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. This past weekend, a few teams really helped themselves with victories. Maine, which played a … Read more

BRACKETOLOGY: Heading to February, surging UConn looking to solidify favorable spot in 2025 NCAA men’s hockey tournament

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Welcome to Week 3 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday, March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the Men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. This past weekend was majorly beneficial to one team: Connecticut. The Huskies won the Connecticut … Read more

TMQ: Talking rare penalty in BC-BU game, postgame Dartmouth-Cornell scuffle, looking ahead to NCAA tourney possibilities

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Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Ed: Jim, we’ve covered the weekend’s events and the ins and outs of the PairWise in other columns and podcasts this week, so let’s look at some things that otherwise may … Read more

Minnesota at Michigan State, BC at BU top our slate of six games for Jan. 24, 2025: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 13

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on January 24, 2025:

  • Minnesota -105 @ Michigan State -125; over/under 5.5
  • Michigan -140 @ Wisconsin +110; o/u 6.5
  • Colorado College +130 @ Arizona State -166; o/u 5.5
  • UConn +120 vs. Quinnipiac -154; o/u 5.5
  • Boston College -154 @ Boston University +120; o/u 6.5
  • Denver -315 @ Minnesota Duluth +230; o/u 6.5 (our “pizza money” game)

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BRACKETOLOGY: Movement abounds for potential NCAA tournament field with schedules heading to late January

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Welcome to Week 2 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday, March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the Men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. This past weekend was a little volatile for the PairWise Rankings. The top two teams, … Read more

Michigan State at Michigan, Providence at BC among our six games analyzed for Jan. 17, 2025: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 12

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on January 17, 2025:

  • Providence +160 @ Boston College -210; over/under 5.5
  • UConn +200 @ Maine -270; o/u 5.5
  • Michigan State -110 @ Michigan -120; o/u 6.5
  • Western Michigan -115 @ North Dakota -115; o/u 6.5
  • Arizona State +110 @ St. Cloud -140; o/u 5.5
  • Notre Dame +240 @ Minnesota -330; o/u 5.5 (our “pizza money” game)

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BRACKETOLOGY: As calendar hits January, time for not-so-early predictions for 2025 NCAA men’s hockey tournament

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The calendar has turned to 2025, which means we are in a good place to begin taking a deep dive into the PairWise Rankings in a weekly segment called “Bracketology.” For those who aren’t familiar, each week I will attempt to predict the field for this year’s NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey tournament and … Read more

TMQ: Comparing Hockey East, NCHC chances for 2025 NCAA tournament representation, more discussion on CHL players coming to NCAA teams

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Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Jim: Well, Ed, we’re coming off a week where it was difficult to be a top-20 team. Sure, there were success stories like No. 7 Maine’s road sweep of No. 8 … Read more